If you cannot get at ACE go to your local gun shop but, what do I know?

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HarryS
JAFGBR
"Wood" <mwoodley@rochester.rr.com> wrote in message
news:DQlMb.138453$JW3.56661@twister.nyroc.rr.com.. .
> That's what I heard about the Break-Free stuff. I went to the Ace hardware
> store looking for it because it's website said it was there. Wasn't there
so
> I picked up this Ace Lub-E Super Penetration Lubricant. I sprayed the crap
> out of the hinges and have been working the gate back and forth. After a
few
> applications and about 5 hours, it is getting easier. I'll try it some
more
> later tonight after the game.
>
> "HarryS" <harry-s@comcast.net> wrote in message
> news:UY6dnalwhbgQTJzdRVn-tw@comcast.com...
> > "Del Rawlins" <del@_kills_spammers_rawlinsbrothers.org> wrote in message
> > news:20040111100413689-0900@news.newsguy.com...
> > > On 11 Jan 2004 09:35 AM, DougW posted the following:
> > > > Wood did pass the time by typing:
> > > >> I bought a '01 TJ used, and the tailgate is very hard to open or
> > > >> close. I was wondering if anyone else had this problem, and what
they
> > > >> did to resolve it. I tried some WD-40 on the hinges (which look
> fine),
> > > >> but that didn't seem to do much. Has anyone got any ideas or
products
> > > >> they used? Thanks...
> > > >
> > > > First off, WD-40 isn't a lubricant it's a Water Displacer, hence WD.
> > > >
> > > > As for lube, get yourself some PB-Blaster and let that soak in.
> > > > If the vehicle ever got hit the hinges may be out of whack there
> > > > should be a way to re-align the hinges by loosening the bolts then
> > > > opening/closing.
> > >
> > > My favorite lube for something like this is Boeshield T-9. It is a
> > > liquid spray lube that penetrates but does not have the stickiness
> > > problem associated with other lubes. It was developed by Boeing and
is
> > > available from aircraft supply outlets, and I have seen it in marine
> > > stores too.
> > >
> > > ----------------------------------------------------
> > > Del Rawlins- del@_kills_spammers_rawlinsbrothers.org
> > > Remove _kills_spammers_ to reply via email.
> > > Unofficial Bearhawk FAQ website:
> > > http://www.rawlinsbrothers.org/bhfaq/
> >
> > Breakfree CLP has been used by the military for years in -60 to 100
> degrees,
> > on every thing from weapons to lubricating hinges. It repels dirt,
water,
> > salt, and never gets sticky but what do I know.
> > --
> > HarryS
> > JAFGBR
> >
> >
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